Assistant Manager – Islamic Banking

Job description
You should ideally;
• Possess Bachelor degree in Islamic Banking/ Finance/ Banking or Part qualification in a related field
• Possess around 7 years of experience in banking out of which 5 years should be in Islamic Banking
• Possess minimum of 5 years of experience in IT system management, with at least 3 years focused on Islamic Banking systems or financial service
• Possess strong understanding of Islamic Banking principles, IT system architecture, and integration proficiency in relevant software and tools
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Possess knowledge in MS Office Package

You will be responsible for;
• Identifying and assess IT systems and solutions that cater to Islamic Banking requirements, including Sharia-compliant products and services.
• Developing and execute a detailed implementation plan for the selected IT systems.
• End-to-end deployment process, including system integration, testing, and user training
• Assisting the project teams in the planning, execution, and monitoring of IT system implementations.
• Ensuring the projects are delivered on time, within scope,
• Monitoring system performance and gather feedback to make recommendations for enhancements in Islamic Banking technology and propose improvements to existing systems
• Understanding the strategy of the business & operational plans for the Islamic banking to achieve the targets of all business lines
• Be up to date on all applicable policies, procedures & guidelines that would help in fulfilling the business & operational plans
• Ensuring continuous efforts in awareness generation/ localized marketing of the Bank among market segments identified under Islamic Banking
• Closely monitoring the existing customers and explore opportunities to increase business volumes
• Ensuring all customer transactions are completed as per Sharia Standards, guidelines and banking practices/ SLA’s
• Identifying opportunities that will enhance productivity/ accuracy/ other benefits without compromising on risk

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse environment. Recruitment to the Bank is based solely on merit and competency irrespective of other characteristics that make our employees unique. Any form of canvassing is discouraged. Correspondence will only be with the short-listed candidates.

Please apply via e-mail by sending an updated CV or a DFCC Bank application form which could be downloaded from our website to recruit@dfccbank.com with the post applied for in the subject by 11 September 2024.